彼女は英語を話せるようになろうと骨を折った。

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English Translation

She directed her efforts at learning to speak English.

Furigana

彼女(かのじょ)は英語(えいご)を話(はな)せるようになろうと骨(ほね)を折(お)った。

Romanji

Kanojo wa eigo o hanaseru yōni narou to hone o otta.

Words

彼女 (かのじょ)

she; her; her; girlfriend; sweetheart

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

英語 (えいご)

English (language)

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

話せる (はなせる)

to be able to speak; to be able to talk; to be understanding; to be sensible

様に (ように)

in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something

成る (なる)

to become; to get; to grow; to be; to reach; to attain; to result in; to prove to be; to consist of; to be composed of; to succeed; to be complete; to change into; to be exchanged for; to play a role; to be promoted; to do ...

と (と)

if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)

骨 (ほね)

bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit; fortitude; laborious; troublesome; difficult

折る (おる)

to break; to fracture; to break off; to snap off; to pick (e.g. flowers); to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt; to end